FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: GIS Supervisor
Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time
Compensation: $25 - $33 per hour, based on relevant experience
This position is open to remote work, with ideal candidates being located within the state of California.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
Forestry & Utility Division
Environmental Division
Technology & Innovation Division
Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The California Biological GIS Specialist will support the cartographic needs of a variety of large and small projects including utility, transportation, telecommunications, and energy infrastructure projects. They will develop and integrate geospatial data into templated maps for biological reports. This is an on-call position, with potential for growth into a permanent role.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Use geospatial software to create templated static maps for technical reports.
Process, interpret, and maintain geospatial vector data in an assortment file formats.
Utilize a variety of geoprocessing tools and data query techniques.
Update and maintain ArcGIS online maps.
Adhere to established GIS procedures and company data structures.
Produce consistent and accurate products to meet fast-paced deadlines.
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Transcon Environmental’ s culture of safety and employee ownership.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position may require some outside travel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
BA/BS Degree or Technical Certificate in GIS and/or 2+ years of work experience.
Experience with geospatial software such as Arc Map, Arc Pro, QGIS, etc.
Understands standard cartographic and database management principles.
Comprehension of ESRI ArcGIS online platform and publication.
Capable of effectively managing files for complex projects without enterprise-level tools.
Familiarity with listed species under CEQA, NEPA, and/or other environmental programs.
Familiarity with utility operations, maintenance, and/or construction datasets.
Able to independently troubleshoot problems and research solutions.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with other environmental review fields such as land planning, archeology, hydrology, etc.
Exposure to Google Earth Pro, Field Maps, Survey 123, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system.
Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently.
Demonstrates excellence in listening, questioning, and patience.
Effective communication skills (e.g. writing, email, telephone, etc.)
Highly organized, motivated, dependable, and trustworthy.
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